All Commentaries
EU and Morocco Cozy Up on Migration, Green Energy, and Western Sahara
The deals are lose-lose for the planet and the people.
Getting from NIMBY to YIMBY
We should be asking not what the planet can do for us but what we can do for the planet.
The Mounting Costs of Enabling Israel’s War on Gaza
Most Americans oppose this horrific war, but a year in we’re still paying for it — at the expense of our own safety, security, and morality.
Netanyahu’s Ambitions Undermine Biden’s Middle East Strategy
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon is disrupting the Biden attempt to prevent a regional war.
The Assault On Democracy Goes Global
Increasingly, authoritarianism isn’t a feature of overtly authoritarian governments alone.
A Tribute to a Brave Anti-Mining Activist: Juan López, Presente!
The assassination of a Honduran environmental rights defender comes as multinational corporations use dubious legal mechanisms to hamstring Xiomara Castro’s administration.
Did Sri Lanka Swap Austerity Capitalism for “Marxism”?
Sri Lanka’s new leader is a democratic socialist who can save the economy from the IMF.
Highway Robbery: How Bad Trade Policies Make Life Unaffordable
A lawsuit over toll booths in Honduras shows how corporate trade policies make life unlivable in poor countries — and send people fleeing north.
Target: Iran
The Israeli government has never tried to hide its larger objective: weaken the sponsor of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Israel is really fighting against Iran.
Six Things to Know As Israel Ramps Up Its Assault on Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have long been linked to violence in Gaza — that’s why a ceasefire is key to resolving both conflicts.